In Bloom with Ela Richmond

Send us a textOn today's episode, we have on Dr. Judy Magalhaes. She is a functional medicine practitioner and lifestyle coach with a background in pharmacy, and hospital care. Today she comes on to share the experiences that led her to move from hospital healthcare to functional healthcare. Find her:Website: https://www.drjudym.com/LinkedIn

Send us a textOn today's episode, I had on Ward Richmond. He is an executive Vice President and shareholder at Colliers International with an unconventional backstory. After attending Brown University, he toured the world with his band. Then, he decided to go into Real Estate. At each stage of his life, he achieved the things he set out to achieve, and today he shares how he did it. He shares his...

Send us a textOn today's episode we have on Christian Young. He's a digital art hobbyist who recently committed to a year-long challenge of posting his art daily. At around 250 days, his accounts started gaining a following, and now he's doing his art for himself and the hundreds of thousands of people that love his work. We talk about:The discipline of committing to a craftLoving the process Focu...

Send us a textOn today's episode, Rachel B Lee Co-Owner and CMO of Stand Out Authority, came onto the podcast to talk about entrepreneurship and personal brands. She began in the corporate world, working for companies like Microsoft and Gartner, but decided to make a major change and become an entrepreneur. We talk about that, her views on purpose and passion, and why it's so important for people...

Send us a textJames Ellias is a physicist, a college professor, an objectivist philosopher, and a YouTuber. Today we talk about his journey into physics, how he taught himself both physics and philosophy, how he became a researcher outside of academia, and how others can do the same. Watch James' youtube lessons here. Resources mentioned:Ayn RandLeonard Peikoff: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand David Ha...

Send us a textJames Ellias is a physicist, a college professor, an objectivist philosopher, and a YouTuber. Today we explore the scientific method, proofs, what it takes to actually know something, and why no one is really bad at science. James has taken his love for philosophy and physics, and has begun to introduce a new approach to the scientific method using induction. Watch James' youtube les...

Send us a textOn today's episode I have on Kiyah to talk about data. She's a data analyst and graduate from MIT. When I met Kiyah, she mentioned that she sees people misuse and manipulate data all of the time. I wanted to learn what that meant to manipulate data and be manipulated by it. She explains the purpose of data, how people manipulate data to craft narratives, why so many polls are false,...

Send us a textGary Richied is the author of A Twisted History of The United States, an innovative and eye-opening trek through America's history. He was a professor at Loyola University-Chicago and taught American and European History at the High School level. He is also a published author in the fields of history, economics, theology, philosophy and social science, addressing subjects ranging fro...

Send us a textOn today's episode I had the pleasure of talking with Mitko Karshovski. Mitko is an entrepreneur, a fellow podcaster, and a world traveler with a passion for life. Today he came onto the podcast to share what he's learned as an entreprenuer. Topics covered:A case study for aspiring freelancersA framework that's helpful for choosing your next stepsSimple, but powerful ways to challeng...

Send us a textOn today's episode we dive into Blockchain and why you should care about it. I imagine you've heard of "blockchain."But do you actually understand how it works, and why it's important? Today's guest, Aaron Richmond, is a technical wiz. He's been learning about the tech, the economics, and the philosophy behind this new technology and came onto share. Topics covered:What is blockchain...

Send us a textThis is an episode from my podcast Starting SaaS.It's all about starting in the tech industry - what it takes, how to think about it, creating mental models, how things work together, how people got started in the industry, and how individual roles function. That podcast was my attempt to fast-track my growth and understanding of the industry. I hope you enjoy this first episode. If...

Send us a textJoel Bein is a writer, a professional musician, the author of the Daily Job Hunt Newsletter, head of growth at CareerHackers, an author, and more. Joel cares about personal freedom and is incredibly intentional. Today we talked about believing in yourself, getting past the things that hold you back, and committing to small steps as a means to achieving the big things. Everyone has so...

Send us a textDemetri Kofinas is a media entrepreneur and the host of the Hidden Forces Podcast. This episode is one of my favorites because of how sincere it is. We talked about the concept of truth in a world that's overloaded with information. Life is ultimately a question posed to each individual, and how you live your life becomes your answer. We talk about life, truth, learning from other pe...

Send us a textCharlie Westerman is a lover of freedom, history, philosophy, and more. Today we sat down to talk about his new project - A Twisted History of the United States - and to discuss Christianity. Both me and Charlie grew up Catholic, and we've been trying to understand where truth lies. He and I have some different opinions, which becomes apparent as we discuss each matter. This was an e...

Send us a textToday is a short and sweet solo episode. Let me know how you like this format. I'm getting deep with you, sharing some things I've learned about love after having reflected on my parents' divorce. Relationships are a topic I've been highly interested in since my parents got divorced. The analytical part of me wanted to understand it all deeper, and I became obsessed. I watched, asked...

Send us a textRyan Ferguson is a world traveler and the co-host of The World Wanderers Podcast. After having visited 6 continents and 45 countries, he has gained perspective on life and culture. Today he comes on the podcast to talk about his experiences and the lessons he's learned. If you're like me, you've always thought about traveling, but there are things that get in the way -- fear, money,...

Send us a textCameron Sorsby is the CEO of Praxis. He has a fascinating story, and is very passionate about his work. Here's the lowdown: college is not for everyone, and that's okay. The lie we've been sold is that to be successful, we needed a college degree. I have a friend who recently said, "If everyone has a college degree, then no one does." I think that's the point. College was supposed to...

Send us a textToday's guest, Hannah Frankman, is a freelancer and digital nomad. As someone interested by the lifestyle, I asked her all of the questions I was dying to know: what it takes to be a freelancer, how to begin freelancing, what it's like to travel, how to sustain her lifestyle, and how to stay safe as a female solo-traveling. If you want more from Hannah, follow her on her website, and...

Send us a textTim Chermak is the CEO and founder of Platform Marketing, a marketing agency for realtors. He dropped out of college, set his sights on success, and worked hard to get where he is today. He shares his story, everything he's learned about life, and gives some insight into the business world. If you've ever wanted to understand business, this is a MUST LISTEN. Follow me on Instagram: @...

Send us a textToday I sat down with Nick Rundlett to talk to him about beliefs, masterminds, and the power of the mind. There's a lot that goes on in your mind, and sometimes it's hard to make sense of it all. Instead of getting overwhelmed, spiraling out of control, or turning to something else, it's important to recognize that confusion as a hint -- you need to figure something out. We talked in...

Send us a textIn today's episode, I sat down with Matt Beaudreau. He is a longtime educator, founder of Acton Academy Placer, the host of the Essential 11 Podcast, and the Co-Founder of the Apogee program. As a longtime educator, Matt has seen the inner workings of the school system. He began his journey at Stanford, left to teach in public schools, moved to private schools, and eventually decided...

Send us a textJon Hersey is the managing editor at The Objective Standard and a fellow and instructor at Objective Standard Institute. He also hosts multiple podcasts and is an impressive writer. In today's episode he answers my questions about the philosophy of Objectivism. Founded by Ayn Rand, Objectivism is a philosophy rooted in reason. Listen to the episode to learn more. Find OSI and more of...

Send us a textIsaac Morehouse is a serial entrepreneur, author, and curious-minded individual. He is someone I look up to for his wisdom, no BS personality, and great advice. Get ready for some major knowledge-drops. Follow him on his twitter: @isaacmorehouseHis website: https://isaacmorehouse.com/If you want to check out this website for finding and winning job opportunities: https://crash.co/His...

Send us a textSteve Patterson is an author, podcaster, researcher, and intellectual. He has a gift of explaining complex topics simply. In today’s episode we discuss both interesting and difficult topics…topics that may have confused you at one point, or placed you into infinite loops of thinking. Steve finds his axioms, or foundations, and builds off of them like a true philosopher. He helps you...

Send us a textSteve Patterson is an author, podcaster, researcher, and intellectual. He has a gift of explaining complex topics simply. In today’s episode we discuss both interesting and difficult topics…topics that may have confused you at one point, or placed you into infinite loops of thinking. Steve finds his axioms, or foundations, and builds off of them. He helps you to follow a thought and...